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Masked gunmen abduct woman from her car in Ibadan
Unknown gunmen have abducted a woman identified as Folakemi in Ibadan, Oyo State, triggering panic in the ancient city.
The victim, said to be a teacher in an international school in Ibadan, was abducted at Oshin area, along Adebajo Street, New Bodija on Tuesday.
It was gathered that Folakemi, who resides in the Akobo area of Ibadan, was in her vehicle, a Toyota RAV4, on her way to the school where she works, when she was blocked by a Toyota Highlander SUV with three armed men, one of them masked.
Gunmen abduct woman in Ibadan
However, another report said that the victim was on her way to a church programme.
The masked gunman emerged from the Highlander, dragged Folakemi out of her car into the their vehicle before speeding off through adjoining streets, leaving behind the other female who was in the vehicle with the victim.
They also left with the victim’s personal belongings, including her phones, and those of the other occupant of her vehicle.
Residents of the area, who heard of the incident, said that shortly after, they noticed the arrival of a police team at the scene where the victim’s vehicle was left, with the driver’s door hanging open.
Spokesperson for the police in the state, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, who confirmed the incident on Friday, said the Command has activated its intelligence to ensure the abducted victim’s rescue.
The PPRO stated that the Command is collaborating with local security stakeholders, while an investigation had immediately commenced to identify and apprehend those criminals.
He gave the reassurance of the command in taking all necessary measures to resolve the situation.
Ayanlade urged residents to remain calm and provide any information that could assist in the investigation to the nearest police station.
This is coming just a few days after bandits launched a deadly attack on the National Park in Oyo, killing over five personnel. Governor Seyi Makinde, in his reaction, urged the residents to remain calm as the security operatives are on top of the situation.
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